Rank 7 out of 8PCgoTest und Technik Smarte SpeakerReleaseMay 2019
Multi-room operation across manufacturers
good workmanship
accurate speech recognition
Interpreter mode for 25 languages
Very reasonable price
Not very intuitive touch operation
Satisfying57/100
Rank 12 out of 18Stiftung Warentest18 Smarte Lautsprecher 04/2019ReleaseApril 2019
Smart speakers on the rise
In the form of intelligent speakers, voice assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri are conquering hearts and homes. They play music and news, answer questions about the weather or control the smart home. In addition to Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod and Google Home, third-party devices such as JBL, LG and Sonos are also represented...
Very good82/100
Rank 6 out of 8SFTTEST: Smarte Lautsprecher mit Amazon Alexa und Google AssistantReleaseFebruary 2018
Unobtrusive integration into the living space
Sound appropriate to the intended use
Mute inconveniently positioned
Limited range of functions
Amazon has the Echo and Echo Dot, while the search engine giant has the Google Home and Home Mini. Google therefore also has a way up its sleeve to bring the smart assistant into every room without having to buy an expensive speaker.
the purchase of an expensive speaker in every room...
Good67/100
Rank 7 out of 10Computer Bild10 smarte LautsprecherReleaseFebruary 2018
Favourable entry
full functionality
Sound barely better than from smartphone
Like the Echo Dot, the Google Home Mini is no bigger than an ashtray, and the sound is therefore mono and pappy. However, it is certainly suitable as a smart home assistant. However, due to the lack of a cable, it cannot be connected to a stereo system.
Like the larger model, the Google Home Mini speaker has the built-in "Google Assistant" and controls smart home components, answers knowledge questions or plays music on voice command. The voice recognition works reliably and is not disturbed by background noise. The Mini is covered with fabric available in various colours, through which translucent LEDs signal its status...
Good67/100
Rank 2 out of 2Computer BildSmarte Boxen TestReleaseDecember 2017
The hardware is similar, the sound rather lousy in both cases. The platforms behind them make the difference: Amazon is further ahead and offers many more services - for now! Google users are already pleased with the Home Mini's successful integration of Google services.
